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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
3
Miss Maizie Stewart reviews home life changes over fifty years at the Fortnightly Club. She contrasts old log cabins, hand washing, kerosene lamps, and wood stoves with modern electric appliances, nurseries, and telephones, noting quieter past times and new comforts.
Garden department of the Fortnightly Club hosts a county flower show on Saturday June 5 from 1 to 5 PM at the Bailey home on East Washington Street. Competent judges award two ribbons per class. Exhibits open 8 to 11 AM. no entry after 11. Containers supplied by the club except in arrangements. Extensive classes cover irises roses perennials and more with rules and multiple chairmen listed.
The Young Woman's Missionary society of the First ULP Church meets at 7:80. Mrs Carl Keck hosts a breakfast at her West Washington home while Mrs Lloyd Poster hosts an evening gathering honoring Miss Gladys Mace. Several clubs hold bridge and social events, including the Ponn Deaf club, the Woman's Missionary society at Bethel Presbyterian, and a Mothers and Daughters banquet at West Chester Baptist.
Mrs C C Bates entertained the Past Noble Grand circle at 919 South Sixth Avenue last evening and guests marked the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bates. Nine visitors brought total to thirty four. The budget letter went to Mrs Floyd Murdock of Mt Pleasant who was reported ill. Also noted were Mrs John Davidson’s return from illness and a letter from Mrs J R Blanchflower in Jackson Michigan. Members visited and played cards while a one course luncheon was served by Mrs Dot Boone and Vir ginia and Gertrude Bates.
The Methodist women will meet with Mrs. T. J. Berdo at 1120 East Washington Street at 2 20 Mire. Th. B. Brown leads. The West Chester church society meets with Mrs. Stouffer in the afternoon. The U and Club will host husbands at a 6 30 dinner at Mrs. Charles Sloat home.
The Stockman family expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown during the illness of wife and mother, the late Mrs. W. F. Stockman. W. F. Stockman and Children.
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